Archives for June, 2009
Posted on Jun 19, 2009 under dried flowers |
Pinky Winky Hydrangea is a remarkably showy Hydrangea. It is in the same genus, Hydrangea paniculata, as the old time Pee Gee hydrangea. It is far superior to this old-garden favorite. At six to eight feet talland hardy in zones 3-9, this hydrangea with the funny name will fit intoalmost any garden setting.
Use Pinky Winky hydrangea in full sunor part shade. It will fill a large container with color all summer andfall. It’s tall panicles of flowers do not droop. They are supportedon stiff stems. What’s more, the flowers grow in height as the season progresses. The flower colors are the most distinctive part of this plant. They can be up to 16 inches tall, open white, change to pink,then new white flowers open above the pink. This flower show goes on all season.
The soil pH will not change the color. The flowers can be cut and used in fresh arrangements or dried and used throughoutthe winter. Once it is established, it is drought tolerant. Early spring pruning,which flushes new growth, brings on more flowers. Try it grouped insets of three in the midst of a shrub border. It will make a good hedging plant, too. If you don’t cut the blossoms they will addinterest to the landscape all winter. Truly distinctive, this hydrangeais all about easy care and showy flowers.
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Posted on Jun 19, 2009 under dried flowers |
The Bulb Region is a region in South Holland where flower bulbs are cultivated. It is situated at the heart of historical Holland between Leiden and Haarlem. Together with the combination of beaches, lakes and history this area is attractive to tourists.
Floriculture, the processing of bulbs for export, and other activities in the floral industry are major economic activities in this area. Bulb cultivation in this area began at the end of the 16th century.
The bulbs are planted in the autumn. The earth is covered with straw and packed down to help protect the bulbs from the frost. The flower season begins with the flowering of crocuses in March, followed at the end of March by the combined flowering of tulips, narcissuses (also known as daffodils) and hyacinths, which extends into early May.
These flowers are often grown primarily for the bulb, not the flower. After they have bloomed, the flowers are decapitated.
The bulbs are sorted, those who are large enough to flower are sold and the smaller bulbs replanted. The bulbs are peeled, disinfected and dried out at a high temperature in huge bulb sheds. The bulbs are traded at flower auctions in Rijnsburg, Lisse and Aalsmeer and then exported from nearby Schiphol Airport to many countries throughout the world.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under wreaths |
The dawn service, Anzac Day 2008,Martin Place ,Sydney
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried pods |
The poblano is a very mild chile pepper originating in the State of Puebla, Mexico. Dried, it is called ancho chile. One of the most popular peppers grown in Mexico, the plant (of the species Capsicum annuum) is multi-stemmed, and can reach over 25 inches in height. The pod itself is about three to six inches long, and about two to three inches wide. An immature poblano is dark purplish green in color, but eventually turns a red so dark as to be nearly black. It can be prepared a number of ways, commonly including: dried, coated in whipped egg (capeado) and fried, stuffed, or in mole sauces. It is particularly popular during the Mexican independence festivities as part of a sophisticated dish called Chiles en Nogada which incorporates green, white and red ingredients corresponding to the colors of the Mexican flag. This very well may be considered as one of Mexico’s most symbolic dishes by its nationals. Poblanos are also popular in the United States and can be found in many grocery stores in the states bordering Mexico and in urban areas.
After being roasted and peeled (which improves the texture by removing the waxy skin), it can be preserved by either canning or freezing. Storing Poblanos in airtight containers will also suffice for several months.
When dried, this pepper becomes a broad, flat, heart-shaped pod called an ancho chile (meaning “wide” in Spanish), often ground into a powder used for flavoring recipes.
A closely related variety is the Mulato, which is darker in color, sweeter in flavor, and softer in texture.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
Removing the flowers from a lavender stem involves drying them out in a cool, dark place and shaking the stems over a container to loosen the dried buds. Remove lavender flowers from the stem with tips from a lavender-farm owner in this free video on lavender.
Expert: Lila Avery-Fuson
Bio: Lila Avery-Fuson owns and runs a Lavender farm with her husband and daughter in Paso Robles, California.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under silk flowers |
When designing with silk flowers it’s best to know the basics. Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com gives you ten excellent tips you should know before starting on your floral design.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under wreaths |
Keeping one wreath up all year means altering the decorations and trying out smaller crafts to accent the changing seasons. Make a wreath craft with a scrapbooking craftswoman in this free video on gifts and crafts.
Expert: Janet Casto
Contact: www.janetcasto.stampinup.net
Bio: Janet Casto is an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. She offers classes and home parties to teach her decorating techniques. She’s also able to sell both stamp and scrapbook supplies.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
CLEMSON SPINELESS ..This spineless variety of okra is the most popular. The 4—5′ tall plants produce medium-green pods measuring 3″—9″ long. Okra is used as the thickening agent in Cajun gumbo, but it also can be boiled, broiled, fried, roasted, steamed, canned, or pickled. Use dried pods in flower arrangements!
Soil & Water: Okra prefers moderately rich soil. Its low water requirements make it an easy plant to grow.
Planting & Growing: Okra is heat loving. Sow seeds outside in spring after all danger of frost has passed, when the soil temperature has reached 70°F. It’s a good succession plant after early, spring-maturing crops. Expect good yields on this 4′-tall, bushy plant.
Harvesting & Storage: Pick okra pods when they are 2″—3″ long for tenderness. They are best tasting when eaten the same day. Some people develop a contact dermatitis while handling okra; avoid the itchiness by wearing a long-sleeved shirt and gloves.
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
Drying out gourds, squash and pumpkin is simple by cutting the vegetable from the vine when it is mature, storing it in a paper bag or hanging it from a hook, and keeping it in a warm, dry place until they are completely dried out. Cut a hole in the bottom of larger gourds to dry them out more efficiently with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
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Posted on Jun 17, 2009 under dried flowers |
Hey guys, if I want to ..say preserve a four leaf clover
so it can be in it's condition after periods of time?
how would I be able to do that?
take two sheets of wax paper, lay them between a towel (so this doesn't burn the leaf) then iron it till the wax paper melts together with the leaf inbetween…. check it every couple passes, and use a towel you don't mind getting wax on. you can use a normal tree leaf to test this first to get the hang of it or to see if you'll like how it looks, cause once you do it, you can't undo it without ruining the leaf.
you can also lay the leaf between two peices of paper and put them in the middle of a book and set a couple heavy books ontop… but this will not protect the leaf in the long run and it will eventualy turn brown or crumble.
